CKD treatment includes strategies to manage impaired kidney function, to address the underlying cause, and to prevent any further kidney damage. For the majority of people with CKD, that means addressing heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes with medications, diet, and lifestyle changes. Treatment for CKD includes medications that lower blood pressure and block the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS). Other medications are used to manage uric acid levels, sodium levels, metabolic acidosis, blood lipids, blood glucose, and bone mineralization,[1] and dialysis is used to externally purify the blood when the kidneys no longer function.[2]
What are some of the main medical treatments for CKD?
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Chronic kidney disease treatment focuses on managing kidney function and addressing underlying conditions like heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes through medications, diet, and lifestyle changes. Key treatments include medications for blood pressure and metabolic management, as well as dialysis for cases of severe kidney dysfunction.